Nintendoeverything: "Rayman creator Michel Ancel has high praise for the Wii U – in particular, the console’s main controller.
Ancel has been very impressed with the technology behind the GamePad. Not only does it offer “crazy” response time, but Ancel also says that it responds well thanks to very low latency – which comes in at only 1/60 of a second."
With so many games fighting for players' attention and interest losing out over time, time sink games are at risk of eventually losing steam.
It was worrisome to begin with.
It's a niche genre with only a handful of hits that can stand the test of time.
Only a few will catch on. You need a perfect storm to be successful in GaaS and a bit of luck on top of that. But a potential cash cow will keep them trying and some will go out of business because of it.
Helldivers 2 manages just fine…
Keep production costs low… don’t just make custscenes until the mechanics and enemies are perfected first.
Make so much content that you can drip extra content for years, and the game already feels complete without them.
Most importantly: make weapons, enemies, levels, and mechanics that will stand the test of 1000 hours. This might require more devs embracing procedurally generated leveled, which I think separates Helldivers 2 from Destiny’s repetitiveness.
Nameer from eXputer: "Some exceptions aside, I don't think the battle pass is a net positive for gaming with how they're implemented in most live service titles."
I like the way Helldivers 2 does battle passes. It allows you to make purchases on each level of the battle pass and gives you the option of choosing which item to unlock first. The more purchases you make using medals the further you progress. There is no timer and you can earn medals towards purchasing stuff via personal orders and Major orders.
I haven't played much live service games that have battle passes but I remember some games that have battle passes where you progress through it linearly using an exp system. What makes it really bad is that the battle pass will have like 50 or more levels with the cooler stuff being closer to the end. They also have an in-game shop that sells exp boosters so you can reach the end of the pass before it refreshes. Everyone ilse will have to grind their way through.
battle pass in fortnite is perfect; buy one and it buys the rest for every other season as it gives you more money than the first cost. so 8.50 and season ends with you getting 13.00, it pays for the next and you have some pocket change to save up for cash shop. All of which is optional
Hanzala from eXputer: "The cruel hammer of Nintendo has fallen. Farewell, 3DS and Wii U, you surely brightened my life and many others; you won't be forgotten."
Very good article
It seems that Nintendo is releasing one of the most advanced, futuristic gaming contraptions known to man. I am proud that there are corporations that put their all into their consoles, and push the industry to never before seen heights with each new hardware release. Nintendo seems to have done it again with the technical advancements of the Nintendo Wii U entertainment system tablet like control functions. Ubisoft has put all of my somewhat mild worries to rest with this article.
I personally believe that with the advanced tech, and accuracy of the Nintendo game pad. The industry will be changed in a very positive way forever. The way we control games starting this holiday season will never be the same again. Pin point precision, and full battlefield control.
Only one month remaining until we the Nintendo consumer are blessed with the opportunity to purchase a Nintendo Wii U entertainment system for our very own homes. I am looking forward to showing off this new innovative tech to my family and friends in the near future.
Rated E For Everyone
I myself prefer gaming on my 360 (read I'm a 360 fanboy) despite owning a PS3 as well but I must say, I find Nintendo fanboys to be the least offensive bunch on this site.
Even when they are being mean spirited I find it adorable and I simply cannot hate on them.
On topic, this is going to be my first Nintendo home console in a long while.
"Ubisoft: Wii U GamePad tech more advanced than people may think, “crazy” response time, low latency"
I'm sure Ubisoft's statement has nothing got to do with the fact that they're making 6+ games for the Wii U. /s
As soon as a new console/handheld gets announced, Ubisoft are always the first ones on the scene, promoting any system that they're putting their shovelware junk on.
Can,t wait for metroid Wii U.
And i just heard gamecubes games will be available on the nintendo Eshop.
I was about to wait a year or two for one but now i think i,m gonna get one next month.